Jesus did, of course, understand the Gospel. It is we who too often have not understood the Gospel. But there is no shame in that. We aren’t saved by our accumulation of knowledge or by having the right systematic theology. We are saved by the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit who comes to reside in us and give us life as soon as we acknowledge that Jesus is Lord of the cosmos and our lives. THAT specific truth IS essential for salvation. But understanding the depth of what this Lordship means in your personal life and the world as a whole will take a lifetime and more to explore fully. And that is why we will continue to re-read the Gospels for the rest of our lives. It is no shame to not understand. But it is a shame not to seek a greater understanding while we have the opportunity. We need to let this narrative wash over us until it begins to regulate our own life's rhythm completely and fully as God intends it.
Jesus does understand the Gospel. Do you understand Jesus?